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Freight Carrier/shipper · Chelsea, IA

KUPKA EXCAVATING & TRUCKING LLC

Name: KUPKA EXCAVATING & TRUCKING LLC
Address: 3108 S AVE, CHELSEA, IA, 52215, US
Telephone: (641) 485-4231

3108 S AVE · Chelsea, IA 52215

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #779935
USDOT #2283317 USDOT Active

2
Power Units
2
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

KUPKA EXCAVATING & TRUCKING LLC is a Chelsea, IA freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-779935 and their USDOT number is 2283317.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/25/2025 · last updated Aug 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 06/25/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 5,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Cargo Authorized

Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Machinery, Large Objects
Garbage/Refuse
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: IA (2). Home base: Chelsea, Iowa.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Sep 7, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 30 1 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 5 1

Inspection Summary

2
Total
1
Clean
1
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 10 unique codes

Critical 4

383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.100(b)Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake1× OOS×1 SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 6

393.55(b)ABS malfunction indicators for hydr brake sys1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

KUPKA EXCAVATING & TRUCKING LLC
3108 S AVE
CHELSEA, IA 52215

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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